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Civil Trial Attorney | Hackensack, NJ | Hybrid | $120K–$160K

For litigators who want real courtroom exposure and the opportunity to try cases.

A respected New Jersey litigation firm is seeking a Civil Trial Attorney to join its insurance defense litigation team in Hackensack.

This opportunity offers hands-on litigation work and the chance to actively develop as a trial lawyer. Attorneys in this role manage cases from inception through resolution, take and defend depositions, argue substantive motions, and participate directly in arbitrations and trials.

Lawyers who are building trial experience will have the opportunity to second-chair cases and work closely with seasoned litigators who are actively involved in mentoring and developing courtroom talent.

The firm has built a strong reputation within the New Jersey litigation community and offers a collaborative environment where attorneys are trusted with meaningful responsibility and direct client interaction.

This role tends to attract litigators who enjoy advocacy and want to spend time in the courtroom, not just managing discovery. Attorneys from insurance defense, plaintiff personal injury, or prosecutorial backgrounds often transition well into the practice.

Location: Hackensack, NJ (Hybrid)

Compensation: $120,000 – $160,000 + bonus + full benefits

All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

If you would like to learn more, please apply.

Director of Procurement / Strategic Sourcing (North America)

North America

Full-Time

Overview

A growing organization is seeking an experienced Procurement Leader to oversee strategic sourcing and commodity management activities across North America while leveraging global supplier opportunities. This role will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, leading supplier negotiations, and driving value through optimized sourcing processes and strong supplier partnerships.

The ideal candidate will bring deep supply chain expertise, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance supplier performance, cost efficiency, and operational flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic procurement roadmaps aligned with business objectives and supplier market dynamics
• Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, MOQs, and lead times
• Partner with operations and suppliers to optimize inventory levels and supply flexibility models
• Draft and manage supplier contracts including technical, commercial, and legal terms
• Manage key supplier relationships through performance management tools including scorecards, QBRs, and audits
• Establish processes for competitive bidding, RFQs/RFPs, make-vs-buy decisions, and should-cost modeling
• Identify and onboard new suppliers to support product development and business growth initiatives
• Lead sustainability and CSR initiatives across the supplier base, including traceability and environmental impact reduction
• Drive continuous improvement and reporting across supplier performance and procurement activities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading commodity or category management teams
• Bachelor's degree required
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain and procurement processes
• Proven negotiation expertise with the ability to balance cost, quality, supply flexibility, and contractual obligations
• Strong project management skills with experience partnering cross-functionally
• Experience evaluating total cost of ownership and manufacturing cost structures
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience sourcing packaging or packaging-related commodities
• Background in manufacturing or industrial supply chain environments

Job Title: Superintendent

Location: Bergen County, NJ

Salary: $130K + Benefits

An established and well-respected general contractor is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations for an assisted living community project in Bergen County, NJ. This is an opportunity to join a stable builder with a strong pipeline of healthcare, multifamily, and commercial work throughout the region.

The Superintendent will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day field operations, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards. This individual will coordinate subcontractors, manage site logistics, and maintain strong communication with the project team, client, and consultants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all on-site construction activities from mobilization through project completion
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, and site personnel
• Maintain and enforce site safety standards and company safety policies
• Monitor project schedule and proactively address delays or conflicts
• Conduct daily site walks and quality control inspections
• Lead subcontractor meetings and coordinate weekly planning
• Work closely with the Project Manager to track progress, resolve issues, and maintain budget objectives
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, inspections, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain site documentation including daily reports, schedules, and logs

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent with a general contractor
• Experience delivering ground-up or large renovation projects (healthcare, multifamily, senior living, or similar preferred)
• Strong leadership and subcontractor management skills
• Solid understanding of construction scheduling and sequencing
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

APPLY today for immediate consideration!

Director of Maintenance – Bakery Manufacturing

Role Summary

The Director of Maintenance is responsible for providing strategic and hands-on leadership for all maintenance, reliability, and automation operations within the bakery facility. This role ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment, utilities, and automated systems supporting 24/7 manufacturing.

Success is demonstrated through measurable improvements in equipment reliability, repair efficiency, cost control, and safety. This role also develops and implements structured training programs to strengthen technician skills in troubleshooting, automation, controls, and reliability best practices. The Director of Maintenance leads preventive and predictive maintenance programs, manages breakdown response, oversees maintenance systems and inventory, and supports capital projects, construction, and equipment installations. This position requires strong technical expertise, disciplined leadership, and a proactive reliability mindset.

Key Priorities

· Drive equipment reliability and up time across all production and utility systems.

· Establish a world-class preventive and predictive maintenance culture.

· Lead maintenance teams with a strong focus on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

· Support long-term automation and plant growth strategies.

· Ensure compliance with food safety, electrical safety, and machine safety standards.

Primary Responsibilities

Maintenance & Reliability Leadership

· Plan, manage, and continuously improve the preventive maintenance program to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

· Direct and coordinate all corrective maintenance activities across production and facility systems.

· Establish and lead structured root cause analysis (RCA) processes to eliminate repeat failures.

· Develop, track, and analyze maintenance KPIs related to downtime, MTTR, MTBF, and PM effectiveness.

Technical & Equipment Oversight

· Provide technical leadership for bakery production equipment.

· Ensure proper operation, maintenance, and reliability of compressed air, steam, water, and other critical utilities.

· Oversee maintenance and performance of robotic systems and automated production lines, including pick-and-place robots, automated packaging, and material handling systems.

· Develop and coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for the entire facility, reducing unplanned downtime and extending equipment life.

· Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all equipment.

Projects & Capital Execution

· Plan and manage construction-related maintenance projects, facility upgrades, and equipment installations.

· Coordinate with engineering, contractors, and vendors to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

· Support commissioning, start-up, and validation of new equipment and production lines.

People Leadership & Development

· Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance leadership and technician teams.

· Lead training and skill development initiatives for maintenance technicians across all production and facility equipment systems.

· Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning within the maintenance organization.

· Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering and Quality Teams.

Qualifications

Required

· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering.

· Minimum 10–15 years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing (preferred), pharmaceutical, or industrial manufacturing environments.

· Minimum 5–7 years in a maintenance leadership or management role.

· Strong technical knowledge of bakery or food manufacturing equipment and utilities.

· Proven track record of implementing and improving maintenance and reliability practices.

· Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead teams in fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environments.

· Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· High work ethic, flexibility, and ability to multitask effectively.

At Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, our mission is simple yet powerful: empower our members to achieve their best health. For more than 90 years, we've led the way in transforming health care quality, affordability, and experience for the 3.5 million people who trust us — our neighbors, friends, and families. We believe when our employees thrive, our members benefit. That's why we foster an innovative, collaborative, and inclusive culture where talented professionals can make a real impact.

We are seeking a Business Analyst III who is passionate about solving complex problems, improving processes, and driving measurable results across the organization. This is a senior-level role offering autonomy, visibility, and the opportunity to influence cross-functional initiatives that enhance operational performance and member experience.

What You'll Do

• Lead in-depth research and root cause analysis of service and operational issues, identifying actionable solutions.
• Design and build forecasting tools and reporting solutions using technologies such as Access, Excel, Monarch, and other systems.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements and partner closely with IT to implement system enhancements.
• Use data analytics to develop innovative solutions that increase efficiency and reduce operational deficiencies.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional project workgroups, including presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system implementations, enhancements, and fixes.
• Prepare audit materials, review findings for accuracy, and develop corrective action plans when appropriate.
• Partner with external vendors to improve billing accuracy, reduce costs, and drive quality improvements.
• Provide forecasting and analytics for enrollment vendors to support proper resource allocation and contractual compliance.
• Reconcile vendor billing transactions, identify discrepancies, and recommend process enhancements to leadership.
• Provide first-level support for ID card–related issues, leveraging analytics to recommend improvements.
• Mentor and support junior team members and assist in onboarding new staff.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in an operational and/or analytical role.
• Knowledge of the healthcare industry (required).
• Experience with project management methodologies.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and database management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while navigating complex, cross-functional environments.

Work Location & Travel

• Some travel to our Penn Plaza office is required.
• Employees must reside in NJ, NY, PA, CT, or DE.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $87,300 – $119,070

Compensation is determined based on education, experience, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Generous PTO
• Incentive plans
• Wellness programs
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement

Join Us

If you're energized by data, driven by continuous improvement, and motivated by making a difference in healthcare, this is your opportunity to contribute at a meaningful level within a mission-driven organization.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.

A leading manufacturing company is currently searching for a Bilingual Safety Manager to improve and grow its site safety program. As a key member of the Environmental Health and Safety team reporting into the Site EHS Leader, the successful candidate will be tasked with fostering a health and safety culture, requiring the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at various levels of the business. The Safety Manager will be responsible for updating all current safety programs, and conducting safety training, audits, and inspections.

The Role:

• Improve, develop, and manage the company's safety systems
• Drive a positive, strong safety culture by engaging with employees at all levels
• Support different departments with influence from a safety perspective
• Establish and manage safety program site-wide

The Candidate:

• Bachelor's Degree In Safety or related field
• 3+ years of experience in Safety within a manufacturing setting
• Bilingual, English/Spanish speaker
• Technical knowledge in safety and environmental standards
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic, wholesome environment

Job Title: Creative Director – Jersey Shore Wave Women's Tackle Football

Location: New Jersey

Position Type: Part-Time / Volunteer Role (with future growth potential)

Start Date: Immediately

Season Runs: March – July (with year-round responsibilities)

The Jersey Shore Wave, New Jersey's premier professional women's tackle football team and a proud member of the Women's National Football Conference (WNFC), is looking for a Creative Director to help shape the voice, presence, and growth of our franchise from the ground up.

This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven startup team at the intersection of women's sports, community empowerment, and professional football. As we build our foundation, the Creative Director will play a key role in bringing our brand to life across digital platforms, grassroots activations, and game day experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Brand Identity & Storytelling: Maintain and evolve the Jersey Shore Wave visual identity, voice, and storytelling across all platforms to ensure consistency and strong emotional connection with fans
• Creative Campaign Development: Develop seasonal campaigns for ticket sales, sponsorship promotions, community initiatives, and player storytelling
• Digital Content & Social Media Management: Oversee content planning, creation, and publishing across social media, email marketing, and website. Collaborate with graphic designers, photographers, and media partners
• Digital Growth & Performance Tracking: Monitor engagement metrics across social media and digital platforms, using insights to refine creative strategy and grow the team's audience and fan engagement
• Photo & Video Direction: Direct creative vision for photo and video content, including but not limited to pre-game hype reels, behind-the-scenes-footage, post-game highlights, and game-day graphics
• Fan Experience & Game Day Presentation: Lead the visual and emotional tone of the in-stadium experience, including jumbotron graphics, team intros, signage, on-field visuals, and venue branding. Develop fan activations and interactive experiences that leave a lasting impression
• Game Day Coverage: Oversee or coordinate real-time game-day content including live social media updates, highlight clips, photography, and postgame recap materials
• Player & Community Storytelling: Develop content highlighting players, community initiatives, and the mission of women's tackle football
• Merchandising: Create apparel and design products that reflect the brand and appeal to the fanbase
• Creative Growth: Grow the Creative organization by bringing in graphic designers, social media managers, copywriters, web designers, photographers, and videographers

Conditions of Work:

• The Creative Director role should remain poised in public speaking, with the ability to think critically and confidently under various circumstances
• This role typically requires 5–10 hours per week during the offseason and 10–15 hours per week during the season, depending on content needs and upcoming events
• Game day availability is expected for home games to support content creation and fan experience initiatives
• Must be located in or willing to travel to New Jersey on a regular basis as needed

Ideal Qualifications:

• College Degree in Business with Focus/Specialization in Creative/Marketing, Communications, or Advertising (MBA preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a creative/social/marketing related field (ideally more)
• Experience with Professional sports organization(s)
• Understanding of a start-up business environment and ability to effectively operate within it
• Passion for women's sports and a commitment to building opportunity and equity through football
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Must be located in or willing to travel to New Jersey regularly (priority given to local candidates)

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Team Owner / Team President
• Works closely with: Marketing, Public Relations, Game Day Operations, and Sponsorship teams
• Oversees: Volunteer creative staff including graphic designers, photographers, videographers, and social media contributors

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to shape the creative direction of a professional sports franchise
• Build a portfolio of high-impact sports marketing work
• Work directly with leadership in a growing national women's sports league
• Potential for future paid opportunities as the organization grows

About the WNFC

• The Women's National Football Conference is the premier women's football (American) league in the U.S., featuring the highest level of competition and visibility in the sport. The WNFC is committed to showcasing the talent, athleticism, and leadership of women in football.

Job Title: Compliance Manager

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Status: Salaried

Department: Supply Chain

Reports To: Compliance & Regulatory Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring comprehensive regulatory and legal compliance with Food & Drug Administration, Code of Federal Regulations, US Department of Agriculture, and applicable state regulations (including Proposition 65). This role extends beyond labeling to encompass full oversight of U.S. compliance requirements across product development, manufacturing, quality, and export readiness. A key responsibility is serving as the primary U.S. regulatory partner for our subsidiaries and manufacturing sites, ensuring that any products produced abroad for our brands meet all U.S. federal and state standards prior to export.

The successful candidate will:

· Provide end-to-end oversight of U.S. regulatory compliance for all products, ensuring alignment with FDA, CFR, USDA, and state-level requirements across formulation, production, packaging, and documentation.

· Act as the central U.S. regulatory liaison for overseas factories but also US customers / food service/brokers, guiding them through compliance expectations, export requirements, and the standards necessary for access to the U.S. market.

· Support all Brand projects to ensure successful and compliant U.S. launches by offering regulatory direction from concept through commercialization.

· Collaborate as a key member of cross-functional project teams, including R&D, Quality, Marketing, Supply Chain, and international Manufacturing.

· Deliver clear, timely regulatory guidance—identifying required changes, explaining regulatory rationale, and recommending compliant solutions that align with product and business goals.

· Serve as the internal authority on U.S. regulatory matters, providing leadership on issues beyond labeling, including ingredient approvals, claims strategy, manufacturing requirements, and import expectations.

· Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to anticipate and resolve compliance challenges, proposing proactive strategies that support innovation while ensuring regulatory integrity.

· Develop and deliver training materials to educate both internal teams and international partners on evolving U.S. regulatory requirements.

· Oversee the transition and maintenance of compliant packaging and product information, including managing FDA review processes, documentation tracking, and artwork archiving.

· Stay informed on regulatory trends, emerging standards, and industry developments to keep the company ahead of potential risks and opportunities.

· Contribute to broader company initiatives that require regulatory partnership or oversight.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Nutrition or related field required

· Ongoing connection with industry regulatory organizations to keep current on changes to regulatory issues (i.e. e-newsletters, website research, membership to organizations, etc.)

Experience:

· 4-6 years of experience in regulatory compliance in food manufacturing, etc.

Skills:

· Exceptional time management, project management, and organizational skills

· Ability to set priorities, quickly and seamlessly change course (as needed) and deliver deadlines

· Strong computer (Microsoft Office Suite) skills

· Excellent written and verbal skills

· Comfortable working in ever-evolving environment

· Self-motivated with strong attention to detail

· Successfully works autonomously and with others

· Ability to influence without direct authority

Description

Independent Chemical Corporation is a Top 100 Distributor of Food, Nutritional, Cosmetic and other Ingredients to Industry in the USA. We have exclusive distribution agreements with both domestic and international manufacturers for products that provide technological and marketing advantages to industry, and we seek an individual to join our growing Chemical Ingredients Sales Team in the the NJ/NY/CT/MA region. This position will focus on specialty and commodity ingredients sold to a wide range of industries including Industrial cleaning, Environmental Remediation, Paints and Coatings, Flavor & Fragrance, and Chemical Manufacture.

The position is Home/Field based with infrequent visits to our Paterson, NJ Office but with weekly video calls, daily phone and online reporting requirements, and involves connecting with Customers and Potential Customers to look for opportunities based on our product offerings. Your offerings will be include Acids, Alkalies, Texturants, Oxidizers & Reducers, Surfactants and more.

You will be expected to understand your customer's product and process objectives and help them use our specialty and commodity offerings to create lasting competitive advantage and value. You will call on current accounts and new accounts ranging from small private businesses to multi-national marketers, where you can create a win-win outcome, while our office handles the logistics. As an ISO 9001:2015/ SQF Level II certified company, we have built a global reputation for on-time delivery, and high-quality products and services.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and communicates sales plan to reach performance goal.
• Demonstrates goal-oriented business-to-business sales performance and success
• Learns new and varied chemical product lines and their applications in the industries that use our products.
• Creates sales material to present to customers
• Attends trade shows and arranges customer visits/presentations to promote products and interact with potential customers
• Presents and sells company products and services to new and existing customers
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with clients
• Prospects and contacts potential customers to create a sales pipeline for specialty and commodity products.
• Develops customized customer offerings where ICC can create value for the customer with the help of our company staff and vendors
• Negotiates price with customers to reach a win-win sale
• Reaches agreed upon sales targets by the deadline
• Resolves customer inquiries and complaints
• Sets follow-up appointments to keep customers aware of latest developments
• Submits weekly activity reports on time, showing activities, quotes, samples, and sales

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 5 years required in business-to-business sales of Chemical ingredients or similar to the manufacturing industries within this territory.
• Must live within territory.
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, or similar science
• Able to demonstrate strong grasp of chemistry, especially how customers use chemicals, ingredients, and additives, and how our products can offset competitive products or offer competitive advantage.
• Demonstrates superior sales negotiation skills and high EQ
• Possesses effective communication skills to develop and maintain relationships with customers, peers, and management
• Highly organized self-starter and Agressive Hunter, and detail-oriented problem-solver-driven by unlimited total salary package.
• Punctual, responsible, professional, personable, and dedicated
• Persuasive, adaptable, resilient, likable, motivated, and goal-driven
• Welcomes added responsibility while being accountable and dependable
• Driven to work and grow by a pay plan with a base salary and an unlimited performance pay plan.
• Thinks quickly and precisely in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Relates to people at all levels
• Demonstrates commitment to integrity in business practices.
• Excellent internet and computer skills, including MS Office
• Must have the right to work in the USA, a license to drive, and a car.

Perks

• Competitive weekly base salary
• Sales performance pay based on total revenue, with no limit.
• Cell Phone
• Health and dental plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Simple IRA with company match within company policy

The Homeowners Insurance Underwriter is responsible for evaluating, pricing, and managing residential property insurance accounts within a large global Property and Casualty Insurance organization. This role combines technical underwriting expertise, portfolio management, and analytical skills to ensure profitable growth while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and internal underwriting guidelines.

The underwriter works closely with the Underwriting Manager, insurance agencies, and brokers to assess risk, structure coverage, and support strategic business decisions for homeowners insurance accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate homeowners insurance applications and renewal accounts by analyzing property characteristics, loss history, exposure, and risk factors.
• Determine coverage eligibility, appropriate limits, and premium pricing in accordance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the Underwriting Manager on complex accounts to ensure optimal risk selection and portfolio balance.
• Monitor portfolio profitability, key performance indicators (KPIs), and loss ratios to identify trends and recommend strategic adjustments.
• Perform risk segmentation and exposure analysis to support portfolio optimization and underwriting strategies.
• Review and update underwriting standards and risk appetite guidelines as needed to reflect emerging trends and market conditions.
• Provide guidance on underwriting requirements, policy terms, and risk mitigation strategies to partners.
• Facilitate effective communication between internal underwriting teams and external stakeholders for seamless account management.
• Utilize advanced statistical tools (R, Python, Excel) to conduct regression analysis, loss ratio forecasting, and predictive modeling for portfolio and account-level insights.
• Prepare underwriting reports, risk assessments, and performance dashboards to inform management decisions and support regulatory reporting requirements.
• Leverage data-driven insights to recommend pricing adjustments, risk selection strategies, and portfolio enhancements.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree preferred; but not required
• Familiarity with underwriting guidelines and insurance regulations, homeowners insurance underwriting and risk assessment
• Strategic thinking and decision-making